For AAR, a changing of the government affairs guard

摘要

Last month, the Association of American Railroads (AAR) announced that Laurie Knight will join the association as senior vice president of government affairs, effective July 25. She will succeed Hubert"Obie"O'Bannon, who will retire after 23 years with the association. "Laurie has a tremendous understanding of how to effectively represent a complex industry before key decision-makers in Washington," said AAR President and Chief Executive Officer Ed Hamberger in a June 3 prepared statement.